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Mississauga is a beautiful city year round and especially at Christmas. Here are seven great spots to take in the colours this season.

1. Mississauga Celebration Square

LOCATION: 300 City Centre DriveOnce again, Mississauga Celebration Square is beautifully decked out for the holidays. Grab your skates or rent a pair at the square and take in the gorgeous blue and white lights that adorn the area and the massive Christmas tree.

2. Lakeshore Road, Port Credit

LOCATION: Lakeshore Road from Hurontario Street to Mississauga RoadBundle up and hit Lakeshore Road on foot. Start out at the Port Credit lighthouse that is dressed in lights and garlands. Wander along Lakeshore road and take in the lovely decorations from local businesses and restaurants.

3. Streetsville Village Square

LOCATION: 1 Main Street, StreetsvilleIn the heart of the village of Streetsville at Main Street and Queen Street stands a bright and gorgeous Christmas tree. Grab a hot chocolate and walk along Queen Street to take in the dazzling decorated businesses.

4. Mississaugua Golf and Country Club

LOCATION: 1725 Mississauga RoadLocated on Mississauga Road just north of the QEW, the Mississaugua Golf & Country Club is a historical location that incorporated in 1906. Their Tudor style clubhouse and grounds are dressed beautifully for the season.

5. Hillside Drive & Vail Court, Streetsville

LOCATION: South of Thomas Street, North of Erin Centre Blvd. Over on Vail Court, there is a good chance this home can be viewed from space! There is a projection Santa Claus in the window, lights covering the whole house and even the front lawn is decorated with polar bears, snowmen and more!

6. Hurontario Street Tree Wraps

LOCATION: Hurontario Street between Robert Speck Pkwy & Matthews GateTake a drive or walk down Hurontario Street near Square One to check out the festively decorated trees. The fun, fringed trees are a collaboration between the Mississauga Public Art Program and Parks & Forestry Division. Each winter, the trees are wrapped in burlap to protect them from the harsh winter then decorated for the winter season. This year’s theme is in celebration of Canada 150 “Brilliance Together.” This years display was created by Amy Mailloux and Tony Di Nardo and is entitled CANcolours 150.

7. Your own neighbourhood

LOCATION: Right outside your front door!The weather outside may be frightful but the sights are so delightful, so bundle up and hit the streets of your neighbourhood. Maybe your house is the best on the street, or it will spark a competitive nerve in you for next year!

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